Chicken Strips with Beer

Ingredients

3 chicken breast halves; skinless, boneless

1 large egg

3/4 cup beer

3/4 cup to 1 cup flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

ground black pepper

vegetable oil

salt

Cooking method

1-whisk the egg in a bowl. Whisk in the beer and then add the dry ingredients. Whisk until smooth and well blended. Cover the bowl and let stand at room temperature for about 25 minutes before using.

2-Cut chicken breasts in half lengthwise, slice them in thirds or quarters.

3-Fry in hot oil in frying pan, using tongs to hold chicken strips, dip in batter; allow excess to drip off.

4-Remove the fried Chicken Strips carefully one by one, into the hot oil. After about 1 minute, turn the strips. Continue to turn the strips occasionally until they are golden, cooking for a total of 4 to 6 minutes.

5-Transfer the fried Chicken Strips on towels to absorb excess oil.

H.Zoghib